i have read all the rules and regulations for flying the US flag. It
states in one section that you can not fly the flag at night without
it being illuminated(lighted some how) my question is,was'nt that
order amended after "9/11" for civilians so they could fly the flag
day or night with out it being lit up?

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Request for Question Clarification by justaskscott-ga on 05 Apr 2003 07:44 PST

Would you accept as an answer an indication that the answer is no?

booby...

Thanks for your question.  Title 4 of the US Code covers Flag, Seal,
Seat of Government and the States.  Chapter 1, Section 6, Paragraph
(a) of Title 4 covers Time and Occasions for Display:

"It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to
sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However,
when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed 24 hours
a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness."
[http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/4/6.html]

There have been no updates to this section of Title 4, therefore, the
answer to your question is, no, there was never an order amending the
rules for flying the flag at night.

Thanks again for your question.  If you need any additional
clarification, please let me know prior to rating my answer.

Regards,

-THV

Search Strategy:
Flag rules and regulations

References:
Flag Rules and Regulations
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html

US CODE COLLECTION
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/4/ch1.html

fast response - thank you

Thanks very much for the 5-star rating and the generous tip.  I am
glad I could be of help.

Regards,

-THV